Question 7: Why is a cold shower not recommended as a sobering measure?
-You drink too hard to be sobered by water.
-Alcohol lowers your body temperature, so a cold shower will only decrease your body temperature further.
-It lowers blood circulation rate and the time for alcohol to wear off increases.
1 answer
-It can be dangerous for someone who is already experiencing the effects of alcohol, as it can lead to shock or hypothermia.